The Sigmoid Colon is located in which part of the digestive system-

What is the earliest stage of periodontal disease?

_______________ is also known as bad breath.

Which structure secretes bile?

What is the correct definition for the ilium?

What is the ring like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.

What happens when intussusception occurs?

The condition of involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep is know as--

Which of the following BEST describes what an orthodontist does--

An abnormal craving or appetite for nonfood substances, usually lasting up to 1 month.

Which of the following is another term for vomiting?

The surgical removal of all or part of the stomach is known as--

What does the term, Clostridium difficile mean--

Which term best fits the definition-

A portion of the intestine is constricted inside a hernia, cutting off its blood supply.

The term _____ is used to describe any disease of the mouth due to a fungus.

A small pouch, or sac, found in the lining, or wall, of a tubular organ such as the colon is known as--

The surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ is know as--

Which of the following definitions describes catabolism?

A surgical incision into the colon is know as--

A radiographic procedure to examine the digestive system using a barium swallow is best used for--

Which of the following is the best definition for hematochezia--

The accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink littler no alcohol is known as--

Which of the following is considered Hepatitis A?

What is the main purpose for antacids medication?

Which of the following is considered the Inflammation of the stomach, small intestine, and colon?

The surgical fixation of the stomach to correct displacement is know as--

The term used for pain in the esophagus is known as--

Inflammation of the sigmoid colon is known as--

The term used to relating to the liver and intestines is--

Which of the following definitions best fits what proctalgia is?

The condition known as ____________________ is the lack of adequate saliva

An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as

A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is known as-

The medication administered to prevent or stop vomiting.

What is the chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon?

The examination of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum through a specialized endoscope is know as--

The condition in which there is twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction is known as--

The term _______________describes an abnormal, white precancerous lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek.

_______________is the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach.

The return of swallowed food into the mouth is known as--

_________________ is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring.

The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as----

________is a protrusion of part of the stomach through an opening in the diaphragm.

The surgical repair of a cleft palate or lip is known as

____________________ is the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking.

A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as---

_______-disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing gluten.

Yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes caused by abnormal amounts of bilirubin in the blood is known as--

________________ is the removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum.

The condition of weighing two or three times, or more, than the ideal weight is known as ____________________ obesity.

____________________ is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon.

The medical term ____________________ describes extreme, persistent vomiting.

_________________intubation is the placement of a tube through the nose and into the stomach.

The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as

______ is a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures.

___________ colitis is a chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation, ulcers, and irritation in the rectum and large intestine.

________ hernia is the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin.

Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the interior of the esophagus are known as esophageal ____________________.

The medical term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.

Commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters, the medical term for this condition is herpes ____________________.

_________________disease, which is also known as GERD, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.

The medical term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.

_________is the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum.

The medical term ____________________ describes the partial or complete blockage of the intestine caused by the complete stopping of intestinal peristalsis.

_________ tube is the surgical placement of a feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach.

______________ test is a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools.

Also known as canker sores, ____________________ ulcers are lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth.